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Real Brides' Weight Loss Stories

Meet four brides who went on a mission to shed serious pounds for the wedding. They lost big and gained loads of confidence. Here are their stories—get inspired!

The gain: "I was a mindless snacker. Working at a shop in a mall didn't help. I would go to the food court and eat terribly."

Her OMG moment:"I received an e-mail from a website telling me I had a hundred days until my wedding. I started bawling. Even though I'd lost weight by exercising six days a week, I still hated how I looked."